(NBR) Nabors Industries - Overview

Sector: Energy | Industry: Oil & Gas Drilling | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 1.371m USD | Total Return: 249.8% in 12m

Drilling Rigs, Drilling Services, Oilfield Equipment, Automation Software
Total Rating 66
Safety 48
Buy Signal 0.44
Oil & Gas Drilling
Industry Rotation: -21.0
Market Cap: 1.37B
Avg Turnover: 27.3M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility53.4%
VaR 5th Pctl9.17%
VaR vs Median4.32%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio2.31
Rel. Str. IBD95.7
Rel. Str. Peer Group94.4
Character TTM
Beta2.023
Beta Downside2.534
Hurst Exponent0.500
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD82.22%
CAGR/Max DD-0.02
CAGR/Mean DD-0.03
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of NBR over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-06": -13.43, "2021-09": -13.85, "2021-12": -14.14, "2022-03": -22.51, "2022-06": -9.41, "2022-09": -5.54, "2022-12": -7.87, "2023-03": -1.43, "2023-06": -1.46, "2023-09": -5.4, "2023-12": -2.7, "2024-03": -4.54, "2024-06": -4.29, "2024-09": -6.86, "2024-12": -6.67, "2025-03": 2.18, "2025-06": -2.71, "2025-09": -2.61, "2025-12": 0.17, "2026-03": -1.54,
Last SUE: 0.14
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of NBR over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-06: 489.333, 2021-09: 524.165, 2021-12: 543.539, 2022-03: 568.539, 2022-06: 630.943, 2022-09: 694.136, 2022-12: 760.148, 2023-03: 779.139, 2023-06: 767.067, 2023-09: 733.974, 2023-12: 725.801, 2024-03: 733.704, 2024-06: 734.798, 2024-09: 731.805, 2024-12: 729.819, 2025-03: 736.186, 2025-06: 832.788, 2025-09: 818.19, 2025-12: 797.529, 2026-03: 783.548,
Rev. CAGR: 2.28%
Rev. Trend: 59.9%
Last SUE: 0.92
Qual. Beats: 1

Warnings

Earnings expected to drop: P/E 6.8 → Forward 133.3

Share dilution 21.8% YoY

Altman Z'' 0.61 < 1.0 - financial distress zone

Tailwinds

Rs Leader, Idiosyncratic Leader, Tailwind, Pullback Swing

Description: NBR Nabors Industries

Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) is a global provider of drilling services and technologies for the land-based and offshore oil and gas sectors. The company operates through four primary segments: U.S. Drilling, International Drilling, Drilling Solutions, and Rig Technologies, maintaining a diverse fleet of land rigs and offshore platforms. Its business model integrates traditional mechanical drilling with proprietary digital infrastructure, such as the RigCLOUD platform and automated steering systems, to enhance operational efficiency.

The oil and gas drilling sector is highly capital-intensive and cyclical, with demand for services closely linked to global commodity prices and exploration budgets. Nabors mitigates some volatility by offering aftermarket services and specialized equipment manufacturing, including robotic systems and downhole tools, which provide recurring revenue streams beyond active drilling contracts.

Investors can evaluate the companys relative valuation and historical performance trends by consulting ValueRay for deeper data analysis.

Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Bermuda, Nabors also provides comprehensive tubular running, torque monitoring, and managed pressure drilling services. The company remains a key player in the transition toward rig automation through its suite of software applications designed to provide real-time insights across global fleets.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • High-specification rig utilization rates drive domestic and international segment revenue growth
  • Global crude oil price fluctuations dictate capital expenditure by major exploration companies
  • Expansion of proprietary digital drilling solutions increases high-margin software services revenue
  • Elevated debt levels and interest expenses impact net income and valuation
  • Strategic transition toward geothermal energy and decarbonization technologies influences long-term growth.
Piotroski VR-10 (Strict) 6.0
Net Income: 208.0m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.00 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 1.38 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 17.55% < 20% (prev 18.11%; Δ -0.56% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.16 > 3% & CFO 718.9m > Net Income 208.0m
Net Debt (1.64b) to EBITDA (1.31b): 1.25 < 3
Current Ratio: 1.97 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (14.2m) vs 12m ago 21.78% < -2%
Gross Margin: 24.62% > 18% (prev 34.96%; Δ -10.34% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 68.51% > 50% (prev 58.08%; Δ 10.43% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 3.22 > 6 (EBIT TTM 658.8m / Interest Expense TTM 204.8m)
Altman Z'' 0.61
A: 0.13 (Total Current Assets 1.15b - Total Current Liabilities 585.2m) / Total Assets 4.39b
B: -0.42 (Retained Earnings -1.86b / Total Assets 4.39b)
C: 0.14 (EBIT TTM 658.8m / Avg Total Assets 4.72b)
D: 0.19 (Book Value of Equity 568.9m / Total Liabilities 2.94b)
Altman-Z'' = 0.61 = B
Beneish M -3.15
DSRI: 0.69 (Receivables 417.7m/549.6m, Revenue 3.23b/2.93b)
GMI: 1.42 (GM 34.96% / 24.62%)
AQI: 0.47 (AQ_t 0.07 / AQ_t-1 0.15)
SGI: 1.10 (Revenue 3.23b / 2.93b)
TATA: -0.12 (NI 208.0m - CFO 718.9m) / TA 4.39b)
Beneish M = -3.15 (Cap -4..+1) = AA
What is the price of NBR shares?

As of June 05, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 101.09 with a total of 317,924 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +8.37%, over one month by -2.53%, over three months by +27.08% and over the past year by +249.79%.

Is NBR a buy, sell or hold?

Nabors Industries has received a consensus analysts rating of 2.88. Therefore, it is recommended to hold NBR.

  • StrongBuy: 0
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 5
  • Sell: 2
  • StrongSell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the NBR price?
Analysts Target Price 108.5 7.3%
Nabors Industries (NBR) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 01 June 2026
Market Cap USD = 1.37b (1.37b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 6.7762
P/E Forward = 133.3333
P/S = 0.424
P/B = 2.4089
P/EG = 2.8956
Revenue TTM = 3.23b USD
EBIT TTM = 658.8m USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.31b USD
Long Term Debt = 2.12b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 9.47m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.14b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 9.47m
Net Debt = 1.64b USD (calculated: Debt 2.14b - CCE 500.9m)
Enterprise Value = 3.01b USD (1.37b + Debt 2.14b - CCE 500.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 3.22 (Ebit TTM 658.8m / Interest Expense TTM 204.8m)
EV/FCF = 1000.0x (Enterprise Value 3.01b / FCF TTM 2.92m)
FCF Yield = 0.10% (FCF TTM 2.92m / Enterprise Value 3.01b)
FCF Margin = 0.09% (FCF TTM 2.92m / Revenue TTM 3.23b)
Net Margin = 6.43% (Net Income TTM 208.0m / Revenue TTM 3.23b)
Gross Margin = 24.62% ((Revenue TTM 3.23b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.44b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 17.09% (prev 19.06%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.69 (Enterprise Value 3.01b / Total Assets 4.39b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 9.58% (Interest Expense 204.8m / Debt 2.14b)
Taxrate = 33.91% (165.0m / 486.5m)
NOPAT = 435.4m (EBIT 658.8m * (1 - 33.91%))
Current Ratio = 1.97 (Total Current Assets 1.15b / Total Current Liabilities 585.2m)
Debt / Equity = 3.76 (Debt 2.14b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 568.9m)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.25 (Net Debt 1.64b / EBITDA 1.31b)
Debt / FCF = 560.6 (Net Debt 1.64b / FCF TTM 2.92m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 511.9m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 4.41% (Net Income 208.0m / Total Assets 4.39b)
RoE = 40.63% (Net Income TTM 208.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 511.9m)
RoCE = 25.04% (EBIT 658.8m / Capital Employed (Equity 511.9m + L.T.Debt 2.12b))
RoIC = 11.93% (NOPAT 435.4m / Invested Capital 3.65b)
WACC = 8.98% (E(1.37b)/V(3.51b) * Re(13.10%) + D(2.14b)/V(3.51b) * Rd(9.58%) * (1-Tc(0.34)))
Discount Rate = 13.10% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: 89.89 | Cagr: 21.72%
[DCF] Terminal Value 73.27% ; FCFF base≈2.92m ; Y1≈2.93m ; Y5≈3.11m
 [DCF] Fair Price = N/A (negative equity: EV 43.7m - Net Debt 1.64b = -1.59b; debt exceeds intrinsic value)
 EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: N/A | SUE: 0.14 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 59.91 | Revenue CAGR: 2.28% | SUE: 0.92 | # QB: 1
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=-1.44 | Chg30d=+9.75% | Revisions=-33% | Analysts=2
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=-0.78 | Chg30d=+13.33% | Revisions=+33% | Analysts=2
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=-4.08 | Chg30d=+23.50% | Revisions=-33% | GrowthEPS=-123.5% | GrowthRev=+4.7%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=1.11 | Chg30d=+166.17% | Revisions=+0% | GrowthEPS=+127.3% | GrowthRev=+8.5%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -33%